Childminder in Doncaster

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 October 2017 27 July 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder has taken prompt action to address the weaknesses at her last inspection well. She has raised the quality of the provision to a good standard that is helping to improve outcomes for children. She involves parents in identifying starting points and children's next steps in learning. She gives parents ideas to support children's learning at home.  The childminder has successful partnerships with the local nursery school. She shares information about children's progress well and finds out what they are learning in school. She continues activities in her setting that helps to support consistency for children.  The childminder encourages good hygiene practices. She provides plenty of opportunities for outdoor play. She promotes children's understanding of how exercise keeps them strong and healthy, and encourages them to make healthy food choices.  The childminder uses praise well to help children develop high levels of confidence and

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This provision is good

a strong sense of emotional security in readiness for school. Children's behaviour is good.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not fully explore children's ideas and help them to make links in their learning.  The childminder does not always make the best possible use of available resources, to enhance and extend children's role play further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 make the most of opportunities to explore children's ideas in more depth and help them to make links in their learning  use available resources more effectively to fully promote and support children's role play further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder evaluates the provision well and makes positive changes that benefit children. She has attended training and conducted independent research to improve her knowledge. This has increased her understanding of how to promote diversity and mathematics, more effectively in her setting. The childminder links well with other childminders to share ideas and good practice. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good awareness of how to keep children safe, such as from the dangers posed by social media. The childminder encourages parents to share information about children's learning at home. She uses the information to provide a good range of resources and learning experiences that target children's interests. The childminder seeks the views of parents. Their comments about her care are positive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes assessments that provide an accurate overview of children's development. She uses her observations to identify next steps in children's learning successfully and to inform her planning, to support them in achieving their expected targets. The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills well. She models language effectively and repeats the words and phrases children say, pronouncing them correctly. The childminder introduces mathematics throughout children's play. She encourages them to count, estimate and look for numbers in the outdoor environment during walks. The childminder promotes children's interest in early literacy. She encourages them to use pictures to retell favourite stories.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to understand the world around them. They explore how leaves change colour with the seasons and collect natural objects to use in creative activities. For example, the children proudly show a picture of a hedgehog made from leaves and a small conker for its nose. The childminder takes children to playgroups where they build good friendships in larger social groups that helps to prepare them for the school environment. The childminder supports children's home traditions in the setting well. They are beginning to understand that some people's beliefs and traditions are different to their own. The childminder teaches children how to stay safe. They learn to cross the road safely and how to use large play equipment in the local park. The childminder encourages children to play outdoors in all weathers. They show excitement when they talk about splashing in puddles in their wellington boots.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and self-assured. They lead their own play, making choices from the wide range of easily accessible resources. They work out how to do things for themselves and are keen to learn more. They begin to recognise familiar letters and practise early writing skills. They make good progress from their starting points and attain the skills they need for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY276626 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 1085367 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 July 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Doncaster. She operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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